Melissa Dorn Richards – Tent

I am influenced by landscapes of all sorts. When given the opportunity to create a work with a seemingly unlimited supply of condoms, it seemed natural to think about the landscapes that may be created through a sexual encounter. Intrigued by the translucency of the condoms, I decided to leave them in their natural state and infuse color through the zip ties and fabric. Over 6,000 condoms and 12,000 zip ties were used to create ‘Tent.’